The Lunchbox (2013)

Actor: Nimrat Kaur, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Irrfan Khan

Director: Ritesh Batra

Genre: Romance, Drama

Release: December 11, 2013

Language: Hindi

IMDB Rating: 7.8/10

Synopsis

At its core, The Lunchbox tells the story of Ila (Nimrat Kaur), a lonely housewife seeking to rekindle the romance in her marriage through her culinary skills. A mix-up in the delivery system results in her lovingly prepared lunchbox reaching Saajan Fernandes (Irrfan Khan), a widowed government employee nearing retirement. What begins as a polite acknowledgment turns into an intimate exchange of handwritten notes as they confide their dreams, regrets, and desires.

The narrative is enriched by Shaikh (Nawazuddin Siddiqui), Saajan’s eager and naive office replacement, who adds humor and depth to the film.